So Shaq and A-Rod Walk into a Bar ...

So Shaq and A-Rod Walk into a Bar ...

7/15/2008 10:05 AM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

How perfect. A-Rod needs a shoulder to lean on, and guess who shows up? Another world-class athlete with relationship problems. Alex Rodriguez and Shaquille O'Neal huddled for roughly 30 seconds at the 40/40 club last night, looking pretty intense. Don't know what they talked about, but Shaq surely must have some tips to throw A's way.

A-Rod was hosting the shindig, so guess what music the DJs played -- Madonna.

At one point A-Rod went to the bathroom, but not before security swept the crapper of people, even pulling one guy from a stall.

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